Details major events that occurred around the world during the era known as the colonial period, from about 1500-1900. Features maps, sidebars, and primary source exam questions.
General Note
"A Gareth Stevens timeline series"--Cover.
Content Note
Introduction -- In the wake of Columbus -- The Conquistadors -- Settling North America -- The slave trade -- Spanish rule in America -- The American revolutionary war -- The liberation of Latin America -- Europeans settle Australia -- Colonialism -- The scramble for Africa.